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Ocoee utilities to stop fluoridation, begin PFAS testing and expand conservation outreach
Summary
City utilities said they will remove fluoride from the public water system to comply with a state law and reported initial PFAS sampling above unregulated levels requiring further testing. Staff previewed water‑use notifications, a smart irrigation pilot and outreach to high‑water users.
The City of Ocoee’s utilities director told commissioners the city will remove fluoride from the municipal water supply to comply with new state law language and that the system’s initial sampling showed some PFAS concentrations that require additional testing and evaluation.
Why it matters: Both moves affect public health communications and potential treatment costs. Commissioners asked for clarifications about timelines, cost savings from stopping fluoridation and what residents should expect in notices about water quality and conservation.
Director Jennifer Bowling said the recently passed Florida bill’s language effectively prevents the city from continuing fluoridation. “We are removing fluoride…
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